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Monday, October 15, 2007
Pitch #1
Having a life of simplicity, wealth and good social status, Emma Woodhouse was born to influence the lives of others. After a successful match made perfect, the Woodhouse household became strangely alone without the company of their dear governess, Mrs. Weston. Mr. Woodhouse and Mr. Knightley (a close family friend) lecture Emma about the dangers of matchmaking. Knowing that Emma’s perfect life would not last forever.
Pitch #2

The proposal of Mr. Martin to Emma’s friend Harriet took place. However, taking Emma’s advice, Harriet rejected Mr. Martin and considered marrying the wealthy Mr. Elton instead. Entering the winter season, greetings and reunions were occurring through dinner parties at Hartfield. Through these social parties, Emma was struck by Mr. Knightley’s opinion that Harriet was not the object of Mr. Elton’s affections it was Emma instead.
Pitch #3
Emma was confronted by a love confession from Mr. Elton, which was rejected. Emma then revealed the truth to Harriet that Mr. Elton had never felt for her. Subsequently, a visit to Mrs. And Miss Bates informed Emma and Harriet of Jane Fairfax’s presence, Mrs. Bates granddaughter, in the following week. Having had a hard time assimilating her company comfortably in the past, Emma knew she had to find a way to befriend this long lost guest.
Pitch #4
Within in a short period of time, news informed Emma that Mr. Elton engaged to a widow named Miss Hawkins. Emma experienced a great sense of relief. Harriet, however, was feeling more depressed than ever. The sight of Mr. Elton being so happy and in love, motivated Harriet to busy herself a hectic schedule to rid her of these hateful images. On the other hand, Emma was feeling happier than ever. When she met Mr. Weston’s son, Frank Churchill. Handsome, prosperous and kind, Emma realized that her plan of never getting married might change.
Pitch #5

The invitation to a grand ball at the Cole’s was a pleasant experience for Emma. She enjoyed being around with the handsome Frank Churchill and his wealthy friends. Emma was particularly happy to have been able to share some private moment with Mr. Churchill. Rambling on to something important, Emma keenly listened to every detail in anticipating a possible marriage proposal. Unfortunately, the conversation was disrupted leaving Emma dissatisfied. What was Mr. Churchill trying to tell or reveal to Emma?
Pitch #6

The marriage of Mr. Elton and Miss Hawkins took place. After their wedding, the couple took the liberty of visiting Emma and her friends at Harfield. A brief encounter with Mrs. Elton made Emmer believe she was an ignorant, annoying and selfish woman. It seemed to Emma that Mrs. Elton took a role in everyone’s life and business. Also, consistently meeting friends and preparing for upcoming parties had exhausted and irritated Emma further. The only cheery moment of this entire hectic phase was when a personal note from Frank Churchill was addressed to her.
Pitch #7

The ball at the crown held by the Westons was the biggest upcoming event. Mr. Frank Churchill had returned and a pleasant reunion with friends and family occurred. Mr. Knightley, after a long period of observing, came to a conclusion that Frank Churchill was an arrogant man. Mr. Knightley and Emma’s perception of family friends were strangely alike. This allowed them to create a stronger bond through their similarities. Emma was appreciative of having such a good friend whom she had always taken for granted.
Pitch #8
Emma enjoyed the pleasure and warm cordial atmosphere of Box Hill. Chatting to her friends and learning more about others, Emma was happy until Mr. Knightley’s criticism on her childish behaviour. She had obliviously insulted one of her dearest friends Miss Bates. Feeling shamed and embarrassed, Emma visited the Bates to apologise. Miss Bates kindly accepted her apology. But the family was still devastated because of Jane Fairfax’s ill health. Nothing seemed to go right for Emma, next was her old governess Mrs. Weston calling for an urgent meeting. Could Emma have done something else wrong?
Pitch #9

Emma promptly arrived at the Weston’s for the meeting with her old governess. She was shocked to find that Jane was engaged to Frank Churchill early October. It took sometime for Emma to fully absorb the whole situation. She felt stupid for misinterpreting the assumed love confession was actually about the secret engagement of Churchill with another woman. She felt stunned but not at all angry nor jealous, after all she had never loved Frank Churchill! Emma tried to listen to herself, and she finally realized that the man of her desires had always been by her side. The only one she loved was Mr. Knightley! Feeling so happy that Mr. Knightley finally proposed, Emma gladly accepted. However, this happy feeling subsided and turned into guilt, she knew Harriet had felt for Mr. Knightley too.
Pitch #10

Mr. Woodhouse eagerly embraced the news of Emma’s engagement. The thought that Emma and Mr. Knightley would remain at Hartfield after getting married made him ecstatic. Now Emma’s life was consistently filled with happy moments. She found someone who she dearly loved, and she finally befriended the lovely Jane Fairfax after so many years of disliking her. The only person she was in need of reuniting with was her long lost friend, Harriet. Can Emma regain the friendship between them? For all we know, Emma had married a man that Harried claimed she loved.
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